NEW FITNESS CLASS COMING TO THE LAKE HOUSE NOVEMBER 5th:
CORE AND MORE
The goal of this class is to improve strength and stability of the abdominals and back. While the main focus is the core muscles, it also includes cardio and strength exercises. Achieve total body conditioning using a variety of equipment with challenges for all levels.
Join Michelle Peterson for CORE AND MORE on THURSDAYS at 8:30 AM beginning November 5th. The class will last about an hour.
Submitted by Lake House Staff
YIN YOGA SEMI PRIVATE SERIES
October 15th – November 19th
Thursdays 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Yin yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues—the tendons, fascia, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. Nearly all floor based, these deep stretching poses are held for several minutes, leading to powerful transformations.
Yin Yoga is a 6 week series beginning on Thursday, October 15th. Please note, this class is NOT part of the $39 Monthly Class Pass. The cost of the class is dependent on the number of participants and therefore there are NO REFUNDS.
Semi Private classes are limited to 8 participants, so please visit the front desk of The Lake House or email jmogus@sipoa.org to register for this great yoga series.
Submitted by Lake House staff
Flow Yoga will be CANCELED TODAY, Thursday, October 8th.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
Thank you!
Submitted by the Lake House staff
Who should attend: Seabrookers who are interested learning how to reduce stress when you can’t get away from your electronic devices.
Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Lake House
Topics covered:
• Learn how to minimize the impact of stress, better control your reactions to it and live a healthier life
• Discover how to balance your life, harness your energy, and deal effectively with those around you
• Find out helpful ways to cope with work and life stress to achieve greater balance and meaning
Registration: All are welcome.
Fee: No Cost
Presented by: Lisa Burbage
Lisa Burbage combines her background in business, counseling and as an entrepreneur to create a presentation that is informative, engaging and easy to incorporate into your everyday life. She has worked as a counselor, managed others and run her own small business. These experience help bring a realistic and practical approach to employing solutions for making life more satisfying and enjoyable.
For more information, please contact Lisa Burbage at lisa@wellnessbeyondfifty.com.
Submitted by The Lake House
On Thursday, October 8th, the Seabrook Natural History Group will present Dr. Brian Balmer discussing North Atlantic Dolphin Populations. In 2013, Dr. Balmer assumed his current position as a Scientist with the Oceans and Human Health Branch of the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to this move, Brian spent 12 years with the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, moving up from Intern to Staff Scientist. He graduated from Virginia Tech with Bachelors of Science majors in wildlife science and biology. Brian’s graduate research at the University of North Carolina focused on identifying the population structure of bottlenose dolphins in two regions that have been impacted by different types of stressors; St. Joseph Bay, FL and the southern coast of Georgia.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Submitted by Gary Fansler
The next meeting of the Seabrook Island Garden Club will be October 9, 2015. It will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Seabrook Island Lake House.
Speaking this month will be Pat Harpell, founder and chief executive weeder of the South Carolina Herbal Society. Her presentation on “Culinary Herbs and their Folklore” is sure to be interesting and motivating.
In addition to being the fuel behind the SCHS, Pat teaches an Herbal Apprenticeship program in Charleston. She is also a guest teacher and speaker and leads Yoga and Gardening vacations in the U.S. and Europe. Pat has had the great honor of taking herbal and medicinal studies with Sarita Shrestha, MD, among many other sages. She does feel, though, that her greatest teacher is Mother Nature.
Pat maintains a sustainable, organic garden in her hometown of Charleston and is happiest when there is dirt under her fingernails and between her toes.
Also at the October 9th meeting:
• The Holiday Open House committee will have a sign-up table for volunteers before and after the meeting. We need all members to support the Holiday Open House and volunteer.
• We will also be distributing the 2015-16 Directory. Be sure to pick up your copy at the Registration table.
If you are new to Seabrook Island, the Seabrook Island Garden Club is a great place to meet your neighbors, support your community and cultivate friendships while learning from our experienced gardeners and wonderful speakers on a variety of horticultural related topics.
For information on membership please contact: Cheryl Schumann at cschumann@seabrookislandrealestate.com
Submitted by Alberta Barron
Garbage and recycling pickup will be moved to TUESDAY.
We are working on scheduling a second yard debris/brown and white pickup for storm-related items. We will advise on the details at a later time.
The SIPOA office will be CLOSED tomorrow.
The Lake House will be open as of this writing, but all classes are CANCELED
The Seabrook Island Photography Club will be having a Portrait and Macro Photography Workshop on October 15th at 6:30 pm at the Lake House.
Everyone is invited to bring their cameras and learn more about taking portrait and close-up photos. The workshop will be hosted by Bill Nelson and Charles Measter.
Submitted by Marty Cline
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New Semi Private Yoga Class: Chair Yoga at The Lake House Chair Yoga is a unique yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through the creative use of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body. The student is able to warm up the body safely and perform yoga poses with more support and stability. Poses are done seated on the chair or the chair is used for support during standing poses, forward and backward bends, side extensions and leg and arm stretches. Chair Yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions. This semi-private, 6 week yoga series will begin on Wednesday, October 7th at 2:30PM. The Chair Yoga series is not part of the $39 Monthly Class Pass. There are NO REFUNDS as the cost of the series is dependent upon the number of participants. Class size is limited. To register for this awesome new yoga series, please contact The Lake House at 843.725.1580. Submitted by The Lake House
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Another season of the Opera Lite series kicks off at the Lake House on Thursday, September 24th and continues on Thursday afternoons from 3:30PM to 5:00PM for nine weeks.
Each week brings a different performance featuring distinguished current and vintage performers. English subtitles permit understanding of the text of the dialogue and solo numbers.
There is no cost; just come on and give it a try!
Schedule of Operas:
9/24 – LUCREZIA BORGIA
10/1 – THE PEARL FISHERS
10/8 – DIE MEISTERSINGER
10/15 – INVITATION TO THE DANCE
10/22 – MATILDE DI SHABRAN Part I
10/29 – MATILDE DI SHABRAN Part II
11/5 – MACBETH
11/12 – ELECTRA
11/19 – THE MERRY WIDOW
New fans pop up every year…won’t you be one too? For more information, please contact John Benzel at 843.768.1174 or jdocbenz@gmail.com.
—Submitted by Jamie Mogus, The Lake House
The Seabrook Island Natural History Group kicked off their Fall 2015 Evening Programs
on Thursday with a presentation by Virginia Beach on the history of the South Carolina rice lands. She portrayed a landscape that stretched all the way from the Pee Dee River to the Savannah. It was a story full of interesting and memorable characters, and unlikely allies. They included English Lords, Proprietors, southern plantation owners and slaves, northern industrialists, powerful U.S. Senators, daring scientists, media magnates, Trappist monks, and Wall Street financiers.
The next program will be presented on Thursday, October 8th,and will feature Dr.Brian 
Balmer, discussing “North Atlantic Dolphin Populations”. In 2013, Dr. Balmer assumed his current position as a scientist with the Oceans and Human Health Branch of the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston. Brian spent 12 years with the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, moving up from intern to staff scientist. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) majoring in Wildlife Science and Biology. Brian’s graduate research at the University of North Carolina focused on identifying the population structure of bottlenose dolphins in two regions that have been impacted by different types of stressors: St. Joseph Bay, Florida and the southern coast of Georgia.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House
All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Submitted by: Gary Fansler
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hursday, September 17th, Virginia Beach will be the first speaker of the Seabrook Island Natural History Group’s Fall 2015 Evening Programs.
She is the author of “Rice & Ducks” which records the history of the South Carolina rice lands, a landscape that stretches all the way from the Pee Dee River to the Savannah. It is a story full of interesting and memorable characters, and unlikely allies. They include English Lords, Proprietors, southern plantation owners and slaves, northern industrialists, powerful U.S. Senators, daring scientists, media magnates, Trappist monks, and Wall Street financiers.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House
All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Gary Fansler
